Roasted Garbanzo Beans

A savory snack without the guilt? Hear me out. Hummus is made from garbanzo beans, also knows as chickpeas. While they do contain carbohydrates, your body actually needs carbs from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains for energy—the closest-to-nature kind of carbs. Garbanzo beans qualify as legumes. Eureka! Let’s take a look at the two ways I roast them below.

 
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Elements

1 Can Garbanzo Beans

2 T Delicate Avocado Oil (not high temp)

1 tsp Sea Salt

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.

  2. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Drain liquid from can of beans and empty can into a colander; rinse very well.

  4. Toss a few times to remove as much water as possible and place beans into a small mixing bowl.

  5. Add oil and seasonings; mix to coat beans well.

  6. Pour beans onto parchment-lined baking sheet making sure to scrape all oil and spices out of the bowl and onto the beans.

  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

  8. Cool and add to salads, quinoa, roasted veggies, or eat it like popcorn!

Alternate Option

Instead of the seasonings listed above, add 3 tablespoons of dry ranch seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce—so yummy and a great option to make side-by-side the above recipe for gatherings with little effort. Super Bowl Sunday, pool parties, and even in a small bowl on a charcuterie board, these crunchy yums don't disappoint.

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Healthy SnacksMelissa ChildressGarbanzo, Chickpeas, SavoryComment